GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
A growing, private equity-backed SaaS organization is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead and scale its accounting and financial operations. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with strategic business partnership in a fast-growing environment.
The Controller will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, FP&A support, compliance, and financial systems across multiple entities. This role also provides an opportunity to strengthen processes, improve automation, and help build a scalable finance function as the organization continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee monthly financial reporting, close activities, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure accurate revenue recognition under ASC 606
Manage AR aging, cash management, bank reconciliations, and lender reporting
Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and investor reporting
Coordinate annual audits and work with external tax and audit advisors
Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Lead accounting technology and ERP improvements, automation, and process optimization
Mentor and develop accounting team members
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; MBA preferred
Active CPA license required
3–5 years of accounting leadership experience at the Controller or Assistant Controller level
SaaS or technology experience preferred, with strong ASC 606 knowledge
Experience in private equity-backed environments and lender covenant reporting preferred
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls
Advanced Excel skills and experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar systems
Hands-on, analytical, and highly collaborative leadership style
Salary: $140,000
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Atlanta, GA
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Automationunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Cash Managementunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Complianceunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Systemsunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Loansunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
NetSuiteunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Revenue Recognitionunmatched
Scalable System Developmentunmatched
Software as a Service (SaaS)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Accountingunmatched
Variance Analysisunmatched
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